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Weather & Climate in Bulanık, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bulanık experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,039 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,039 ft (1,536 m) |
| Area | 864.0 sq mi (2,237.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0866°N, 42.2716°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
363 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 23, 2011 | 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M7.1 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 95 km | 65 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 118 km | 28 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 48 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 141 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in |
Bulanık has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.4").